Man accused of sex offense with minor

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May 10, 2013 at 12:01 AMMay 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

A Jacksonville man has been accused of sex offense with a minor.

A Jacksonville man has been accused of sex offense with a minor.

Garran Steven Browning, 22, of North Drive, was charged Friday by the Jacksonville Police Department with two counts each of statutory sexual offense, indecent liberties with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a child.

His arrest was the result of a joint operation between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Jacksonville Police Department, according to information from JPD.

“These charges stem from an ongoing investigation in which a 15-year old juvenile was found in the company of an adult,” said Capt. Jason Bettis, who leads JPD’s Investigative Services Division.

In addition, an active duty MCB Camp Lejeune Marine has charges pending with military authorities and NCIS in association with this case.